Physician Assistant

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Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA) – Plastic Surgery (Memphis VA Medical Center)

Location: Memphis VA Medical Center (VAMC), Memphis, TNEmployer: Altos Federal Group, INCJob Type: Contract (Full-Time)Supervision: Reports to Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Job Description

Altos Federal Group, INC seeks a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to support a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The PA will provide clinical, surgical, and on-call coverage in collaboration with the surgical team, ensuring high-quality care for veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Support

• Assist in pre-operative evaluations, intraoperative procedures, and post-operative follow-up for plastic surgery patients.
• Perform wound care, suture removal, and minor in-office procedures under surgeon supervision.
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and surgical outcomes in VA electronic health records (EHR).
• Communicate test results, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to patients and interdisciplinary teams.

On-Call Coverage (Required)

• Rotate evening, weekend, and holiday call (Friday 4:30 PM – Monday 8:00 AM).
• Respond to phone consultations within 15 minutes and be onsite within 60 minutes if urgent care is needed.
• Collaborate with supervising surgeon for complex cases.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) meetings and complete required documentation.
• Adhere to VA patient safety protocols and incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date credentials (licensure, NCCPA certification, CME hours).

Requirements

Licensure & Certification

• Tennessee PA license (or eligibility for licensure) – full and unrestricted (no prior disciplinary actions).
• Graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited program.
• NCCPA certification (must log 100 CME hours every 2 years and recertify every 6 years).
• Current BLS/ACLS certification (or equivalent).

Experience & Skills

• 1+ years of surgical or plastic surgery experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in wound management, suturing, and post-op care.
• Ability to work autonomously under surgeon supervision in fast-paced settings.

Work Schedule

• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (subject to change per Chief of Surgery).
• OR Days: As needed (Monday–Friday).
• On-Call: Evenings, weekends, holidays (shared rotation).

Why Join Altos Federal Group?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to serve veterans in a mission-driven environment.
• Structured onboarding and VA protocol training.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, NCCPA certification, TN license (or proof of eligibility), and BLS/ACLS credentials to [Your Contact Email/Phone].

Key Notes for Applicants

✔ TN licensure & NCCPA certification required✔ Surgical/plastic surgery experience preferred✔ On-call duty with strict response times✔ QI/QA documentation compliance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $111,271.00 – $117,038.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Plastic Surgery
• Primary Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person